The Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations (ALTAFF), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), in partnership with ALA Conference Services, presents an evening with Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!, National Public Radio’s weekly hour-long quiz program on Thursday, July 9, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. ALTAFF has purchased all 500 seats in Chicago’s Chase Auditorium and will pack the house with librarians and library supporters as a fundraiser for the newly established division during the ALA Annual Conference, held July 9-15 in Chicago. Tickets are $30 each or $40 for the VIP section and may be purchased through ALA Conference Services.

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ALA

ALA/ProQuest Scholarship Bash
Saturday, July 11, 7:00 p.m.
ALA will rock the Art Institute of Chicago for
the 10th Anniversary Scholarship Bash. This
is your chance to discover new works of art
and visit your favorites without fighting the
crowds because the building will only be
open to those who buy a ticket to the Bash.
Tickets: Advance $40 and Onsite $45

Inaugural Banquet
Tuesday, July 14, 7:00 p.m. – midnight
Join us in celebrating the inauguration of
Camila Alire as she assumes the role of
the new American Library Association
President. The night will also recognize the
incoming Divisional presidents and new
board members. Dinner and entertainment
will round out the evening.
Speakers: Jim Rettig, Current American Library
Association President; Camila Alire,
Incoming American Library Association
President
Tickets: Advance and Onsite, $89

Libraries Build Communities
Friday, July 10, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Register to participate in this day-long service
effort to help local libraries and the community!
All participants will be notified in advance
of the various projects and will be able to
pick the one in which they wish to participate.
Your registration fee will be contributed
to local library funds. Lunch, transportation,
and a participation T-shirt are included.
Tickets: Advance and Onsite, $10

Chapter Leaders Orientation
Friday, July 10, 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Chapter Relations Committee
The Orientation for Chapter Leaders Workshop,
presented by the ALA Chapter Relations
Committee at each ALA Midwinter and
Annual, provides a great opportunity for you,
as Chapter Leaders (especially incoming
leaders), to meet together and discuss topics
of interest. The program provides a full agenda
on a variety of topics to help prepare
you to lead your association. Presentation areas
will include Membership Development,
Organizational Excellence, New Revenue
Ideas, Media Training, and Advocacy.
Speakers: to be announced
Tickets: ALA Member, $70; Division/RT Member,
$60; Non-Member, $70; Student, $50

ALTAFF Author Tea
Monday, July 13, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
ALTAFF
Join Lisa Scottoline and other bestselling authors
at this traditional event formerly sponsored
by Friends of Libraries U.S.A. Get a
chance to hear these authors discuss their
work while attendees enjoy finger sandwiches,
tea, and pastries. A book signing will follow
with many books given away free while
others are sold at a generous discount.
Tickets: Advance: ALA Member, $35; Division/
RT Member, $30; Non-Member, $35
Onsite: ALA Member, $45; Division/RT
Member, $45; Non-Member, $45

Specialized Outreach Services (SOS) Luncheon
Sunday, July 12, noon – 2:00 p.m.
ALTAFF
Do you know how to work with the hand
you have been dealt? Topics covered:
• How to select a good director
• Strategic Planning
• Relationships – Director/Board and
Board/Staff, being clear on your role/
responsibility as a trustee
• Liability
• The essentials of being a “GREAT TRUSTEE”
• Where are the resources
This is not a program/event you want to miss.
Tickets: Advance and Onsite, $55

The Laugh’s On Us!
Sunday, July 12, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
ALTAFF
Paula Poundstone, comedian extraordinaire,
and other hilarious humor writers will
entertain you at the end of a hectic day at
the conference. Wine and cheese platters
will be provided and a book signing will
follow. Many of the writers’ books will be
given away and others will be sold at a
generous discount. Don’t miss this “fall off
your chair laughing” event!
Tickets: Advance, $35; Onsite, $45

ALA-APA Award and Networking Breakfast
Sunday, July 12, 7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
ALA-APA
The winner of the Sirsi-Dynix - ALA-APA Award
for Promoting Salaries will be honored at this
breakfast. It is also an opportunity to network
with colleagues who are interested in unions.
The Speaker will be announced.
Tickets: Free, though donations are accepted.

Bookmobile Parade
Sunday, July 12, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
ALA OLOS
Step outside to the Porte de Couchere (outside
the South Building) to see the third annual
ALA gathering of mobile library vehicles, one
of largest to date! The bookmobiles will be
on display for your enjoyment; come outside
and climb aboard to talk to staff and to learn
more about bookmobile outreach services.

Lift Every Voice and Read: Everything you wanted to know about the Coretta Scott King Book Award titles, and more
Monday, July 13, 1:30 – 5:30 p.m.
EMIERT
Treat yourself to three 50-minute sessions on
the Coretta Scott King Book Awards: 1) Using
Coretta Scott King Book Award-winning
titles to engage readers in schools and public
libraries: An author/educator review panel’s
overview on state standards and curriculumrelated
opportunities; 2) Enhancing diversity
in library services: Making links with community
partners who work with youth; 3)
Creative opportunities for community involvement:
Intergenerational book discussions,
community-wide reading programs, and
more! $100 registration includes a copy of
The Coretta Scott King Book Awards 1971-
2009 (40th Anniversary edition), Henrietta
M. Smith, editor, and a ticket to the 2009
Coretta Scott King Awards Breakfast the next
day, Tuesday, July 14, 7 to 9 a.m.
Tickets: Advance, $100 (no onsite tickets)

The 40th Anniversary Coretta Scott King Book Awards Breakfast
Tuesday, July 14, 7:00 – 9:00 a.m.
EMIERT
Celebrate 40 years and 110 award-winning
African American authors and illustrators of
162 books for children and youth at the 2009
Coretta Scott King Book Awards Breakfast!
A spectacular tribute to American literature
that is not to be missed! Reserve your tickets
($50) for this inspirational event. If space is
still available, tickets can be purchased onsite
until Sunday, July 12, 2009 from ALA.
Tickets: Advance, $50; Onsite, $60

Freedom to Read Foundation 40th Anniversary Gala
Sunday, July 12, 6:30 - 10:30 p.m.
Freedom to Read Foundation
Join the Freedom to Read Foundation in
celebrating 40 years of history! FTRF, ALA’s
First Amendment legal defense arm, is having
a gala dinner and awards event at
the new Modern Wing of the Art Institute
of Chicago. (This is the first non-museum
function planned for this amazing space;
attendees will be able to view the art in
the new galleries!) Help commemorate
FTRF’s successes in keeping books on the
shelves and protecting free speech. Reception
starts at 6:30 p.m., Dinner starts
at 7:30 p.m.
Speakers: Scott Turow
Tickets: Advance $125

Stonewall Book Awards Brunch Celebration
Monday, July 13, 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
GLBTRT
The Stonewall Book Award-Barbara Gittings
Literature Award and the Stonewall Book
Award-Israel Fishman Non-Fiction Award
are presented to English language works
published the year prior to the announcement
date. The award, which consists of a
commemorative plaque and a cash stipend,
will be presented to the winning authors or
editors. Tickets will be available for purchase
at the time of conference registration.
Additional tickets may be purchased at the
GLBT Round Table Social on Sunday night,
and a limited number of tickets will be available
at the door.
Tickets: Advance and Onsite, $50

International Librarians Reception
Monday, July 13, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
IRRT
Please join the International Relations Round
Table (IRRT) in welcoming and celebrating
with librarians from more than 80 countries
at the ALA Annual Conference. Open to all
conference attendees, this reception offers a
unique opportunity to network with hundreds
of information professionals from around the
world. Join us for a mixing of culture and
ideas, regional cuisine, hors d’oeuvres and
open bar (this event is free for international
librarians).
Tickets: Advance, $30; Onsite, $35

Mobile Services: On the Road to the Future
Sunday, July 12, 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
OLOS
This session is designed to provide inspiration
and practical ideas about the future of
mobile library service. Whether you are already
mobile or considering a new service,
hear about and participate in round table
discussions on advocacy, environmentally
friendly vehicles and alternative fuels, mobile
service options, marketing, and Bookmobile
101. This content-filled program
will conclude with an inspirational lunch
presentation. Ticketed event.
Tickets: Advance and Onsite, $25

See 500 Clown at Steppenwolf Theatre - A Fundraiser for the ALA Cultural Communities Fund
Friday, July, 10, 6:00 – 10:00 p.m.
PPO
Experience spectacular theater while supporting
the ALA Cultural Communities
Fund. Ticket price includes admission to
“500 Clown and the Elephant Deal” at
Chicago’s renowned Steppenwolf Theater,
cocktail reception and talk-back with
cast and creatives following the performance.
Loosely inspired by the works of
Bertolt Brecht,”500 Clown and the Elephant
Deal” combines a rocking band, an
enthusiastic Mistress of Ceremonies, and
a daring crew in a fierce, runaway tale
with spontaneous characters and dangerous
stunts.
Tickets: $100

Amelia Bloomer Project Breakfast
Sunday, July 12, 8:00 – 10:00 a.m.
SRRT
Celebrate the intersections of feminism and
children’s literature at the Amelia Bloomer
Project breakfast. Speakers will discuss
topics ranging from writing feminism into
children’s books to the history of second
wave feminist activism in the Chicago
area. Bring a business card to enter the
drawing for a full set of books from the
most recent Amelia Bloomer list (www.libr.
org/ftf/bloomer.html or www.myspace.
com/amelia_bloomer_project).
Tickets: Advance and Onsite, $30

2009 Video Round Table Gala: AMERICAN MASTERS
Sunday, July 12, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
VRT
The VRT will host a gala at the Gene
Siskel Film Center featuring directors from
the AMERICAN MASTERS series. This
award-winning PBS series is a celebration
of creativity in America, examining the
lives, works, and creative processes of our
most outstanding cultural artists. Directors
Nancy Porter and Laurie Block will provide
insight into the art of filmmaking as biography
and share recently produced film on
Louisa May Alcott and a work-in-progress
on Helen Keller.
Speakers: Nancy Porter, producer/director;
Harriet Reisen, producer/writer of
AMERICAN MASTERS Louisa May Alcott:
The Woman behind Little Women; Laurie
Block, director/co-writer of AMERICAN
MASTERS Becoming Helen Keller
Tickets: Advance and Onsite: ALA Member,
$30; Division/RT Member, $25; Non-
Member, $30; Student, $25

AASL

AASL Awards Luncheon
Monday, July 13, noon – 2:00 p.m.
Celebrate the accomplishments of your
colleagues and enjoy lunch at the presentation
of the 2009 AASL Awards, including
the prestigious National School Library
Media Program of the Year Award. Special
guest speaker is Barbara Kerley, awardwinning
author of several books including
Greetings From Planet Earth and What to
do about Alice. Immediately following the
Awards Luncheon is the AASL President’s
Reception providing the opportunity to
meet and greet the AASL President, Board
Members and other member leaders.
Tickets: Advance and Onsite, $59

ALSC

Newbery Caldecott Wilder Banquet
Sunday July 12, 6:00 – 11 p.m.
Join us for this gala to celebrate the Newbery
and Caldecott Medalists and Honorees,
authors and illustrators of the year’s
most distinguished books for children, and
this year’s Wilder Award winner. Cocktails
(cash bar) available prior to dinner; doors
open at 6:45 p.m. Tickets are $94 and
will be available at the Online Registration
Counter until the event is sold out, or noon
Friday, whichever occurs first. No tickets
will be available at the door.
Speakers: Winners of the 2009 Newbery,
Caldecott, and Wilder Medals
Tickets: $94

ASCLA

ASCLA Libraries Serving Special Populations Section Annual Dinner
Sunday, July 12, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
The Libraries Serving Special Populations
Section of the Association of Specialized
and Cooperative Library Agencies is hosting
its annual dinner in Chicago. This is
an opportunity to spend an evening visiting
with colleagues and meet new people
over an enjoyable dinner at a popular Chicago
restaurant. We will honor the 2009
ASCLA/KLAS/NOD Award recipient and
this year’s Century Scholar.
Tickets: Advance: ALA Member, $45;
ASCLA Division/RT Member, $40; Non-
Member, $50; Student, $35
Onsite: ALA Member, $55; ASCLA Division/
RT Member, $50; Non-Member,
$60; Student, $40

LLAMA

A Night of Laughs at Chicago’s Second City
Friday, July 10, 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Since 1959, The Second City has established
itself as a Chicago landmark
and a national treasure. Join LLAMA for
a night of improv comedy at the theatre
that launched the careers of such comic
greats as Tina Fey, John Belushi, Mike Myers,
Bill Murray, Gilda Radner, and countless
others. Tickets include admission and
one free drink. A portion of each ticket
is a tax-deductible gift to support LLAMA
educational programming.
Tickets: ALA Member, $60; LLAMA Division/
RT Member, $60; Non-Member,
$60; Student, $40

YALSA

Margaret A. Edwards Luncheon
Saturday, July 11, noon – 1:30 p.m.
Come join us for lunch and listen to the
winner of the 2009 Margaret A. Edwards
Award, which honors an author, as well as
a specific body of his or her work that have
been popular over a period of time, speak
about their writing. The annual award is
administered by YALSA, the fastest growing
division of ALA, and sponsored by
School Library Journal.
Tickets: $59

Michael L. Printz Program and Reception
Monday, July 13, 8:00 – 10:00 p.m.
The Michael L. Printz Award is an award
for a book that exemplifies literary excellence
in young adult literature. The annual
award is administered by YALSA and sponsored
by Booklist magazine. Come listen
to the winner and honor book authors as
they speak about their writing, followed
by a dessert reception.
Tickets: Advance, $29; Onsite, $35

YA Author Coffee Klatch
Sunday, July 12, 8:30 – 10:00 a.m.
Enjoy coffee featuring YALSA award winning
authors! Participants will have an opportunity
to mingle with authors who have
appeared on YALSA’s Quick Picks for Reluctant
Young Adult Readers and Popular
Paperbacks for Young Adults list.
Tickets: Advance, $19; Onsite, $25

YALSA’s Happy Hour and Fashion Show: What To Wear
Friday, July 10, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Steven Rosengard of Project Runway season
4 hosts YALSA’s first ever fashion show
and librarian makeover. We’ll highlight the
fashion of well-dressed librarians and give
you tips on how to dress successfully (and
inexpensively) for the library workplace.
Each person who registers for the event
will receive a free drink coupon courtesy
of Hyperion Books for Children.
Tickets: $10

ALTAFF

The Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations (ALTAFF), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), in partnership with ALA Conference Services, presents an evening with Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!, National Public Radio’s weekly hour-long quiz program on Thursday, July 9, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. ALTAFF has purchased all 500 seats in Chicago’s Chase Auditorium and will pack the house with librarians and library supporters as a fundraiser for the newly established division during the ALA Annual Conference, held July 9-15 in Chicago. Tickets are $30 each or $40 for the VIP section and may be purchased through ALA Conference Services.